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Lava Flow Trail

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A trail exploring the prehistoric lava flow at Capulin Volcano.
0.8
mi
Distance
119
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Geologically SignificantViews

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.76mi
Distance
119ft
Elevation Gain
139ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,274ft
High Point
7,175ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Trail starts as doubletrack following an old road, then cuts off into singletrack meeting back up with the road again in a loop. Lots of loose volcanic rock.

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Contributors
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